#韩流流行音乐

Stray Kids Release Mini Album "THIS & THAT" on August 7 — Seungmin's Emotive Vocals Unveiled on "That Day"

Stray Kids member Seungmin's sweet voice has captivated fans' ears. With "That Day" (Geunal), a track revealed ahead of the new mini album's release, the group hinted at a lyrical summer sentiment. A Signature Teaser Reveals Part of "That Day" Ahead of the release of its new mini album "THIS & THAT" at 1 p.m. on August 7, Stray Kids has been raising anticipation by presenting a range of teasing content. On the afternoon of the 3rd, through its signature teaser content "UNVEIL : TRACK," which introduces songs from the new album, the group revealed the seventh track, "That Day." Amid the blend of rain sounds and a gentle guitar melody, Seungmin delivered the lyrics "the day we laughed together, the day we watched only each other with a movie playing, that day" in lyrical vocals. The song's emotional mood melding with Seungmin's soft tone evoked the memories of a fresh first love and summer nights. A Varied Palette Across Eight Tracks "That Day" is a song written and composed solely by Han, a member of the group's in-house producing team 3RACHA. Along with it, the new album contains eight tracks in total—the title track "This & That," the pre-released "RUN IT," "After You," "FARMING," "I Do," "Way Out," and "This & That (Festival Version)." As with the album's name "THIS & THAT," it's set to embrace a range of tastes with music of differing colors. 3RACHA—Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han—again took part in producing all the tracks, including the title, carrying on Stray Kids' distinctive musical color. The 8th-Anniversary Album "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1" The digital album "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1," released on the 1st, contains 17 songs in total, including a title track that is a Korean-language rendition of "Battle Ground" from the first Japanese studio album "THE SOUND," along with long-awaited unreleased self-composed songs and members' solo tracks. Prepared to mark the eighth anniversary of the fandom STAY's formation, the album carries added meaning. Five Seoul Shows on the "RUN IT" World Tour Stray Kids held five shows in total at KSPO DOME in Seoul's Songpa district on July 25–26, July 29, and August 1–2 as part of its world tour "RUN IT." Leading with explosive performance and grand scale, the group opened its world tour with highly polished stages. With every show sold out, this run added meaning as the group's first-ever five consecutive shows at KSPO DOME. Stray Kids has expanded its musical color by taking direct part in all of its releases since debut. Its new album "THIS & THAT" and title track "This & That" will be released on music sites at 1 p.m. on August 7.

BTS Sings About the 'Ordinary' Behind the Glamour — 'NORMAL' Additional Tracks & MV Released

BTS has pulled back the curtain on the quietly ordinary moments hidden behind their dazzling performances on stage. Re-releasing 'NORMAL' from their studio album 'ARIRANG(아리랑)' in a new form, they've gently unpacked the understated emotions that live in the shadows of the spotlight. 'NORMAL' Is Back in Three Versions — Including a Korean Edition According to Big Hit Music on July 17th, BTS released additional versions of 'NORMAL' across major music platforms at 1 PM that day. The new releases include a Korean-language version and an Instrumental version, bringing the total to three. The Korean version had previously made its world premiere at the 'BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN BUSAN' concert in June, drawing an enormous roar from the crowd. The original music video for 'NORMAL' also dropped exclusively on Spotify that same day. It's set to roll out on YouTube and other platforms starting the 19th. The Raw, Unfiltered BTS — Captured in the MV This music video captures BTS in their most raw and unguarded state — the side that's hidden behind the glittering moments on stage. It holds onto the quiet air that settles in after emotions peak and slowly fade away. Glimpses of tired, disheveled everyday life flash by: singing under a stream of water fully clothed, lying down with a worn-out face, and more. The remnants of a wild party scattered across the screen contrast sharply with the vulnerable side of the members they face the morning after. The camera observes each member's true personality with an unexaggerated, almost documentary-like intimacy. This ordinary, honest face of BTS quietly soothes the anxiety and exhaustion we all feel in our daily lives. 'NORMAL' is an alternative pop track that portrays the emptiness and fear lurking beneath the spotlight in a calm yet powerful way. It previously made waves by charting on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. 'ARIRANG''s Power — 3 Consecutive Weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 What makes this release even more exciting is the incredible track record the album 'ARIRANG' has built. Released back in March, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot for three consecutive weeks — a rare achievement for a group album. The title track 'SWIM' also debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 and has kept the momentum going strong. All the Way to the World Cup Final Halftime Show BTS's journey doesn't stop at tracks and charts. They kicked off the European leg of the ARIRANG tour in Madrid, Spain at Metropolitano Stadium on June 26th, followed by shows in Brussels, Belgium, London, UK, and Munich, Germany. They're set to continue the tour with upcoming stops including Paris, France. And there's something truly extraordinary just around the corner. On July 19th (local time), BTS will take the halftime show stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (officially called 'New York New Jersey Stadium' for the World Cup). They'll be sharing the stage with global superstars including Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber — with Coldplay's Chris Martin serving as overall creative director and conductor Gustavo Dudamel also on board. It's a historic, truly star-studded lineup. Whether under the blazing spotlight or in the quiet, ordinary moments behind it — BTS is singing about themselves just as they are, and we can't wait to see what the next chapter of their journey holds. The album chart stats and World Cup halftime lineup have been verified based on reports from Billboard, FIFA, and major international outlets. Music chart rankings are updated weekly and may vary depending on the timing.

JYP's New Girl Group OURBIRTHDAY Reveals First Visuals — Their Universe Opens with 'ERROR 502'

JYP Entertainment's new girl group OURBIRTHDAY has finally revealed the faces of its members! As JYP's first girl group in four years since NMIXX, K-pop fans have had their eyes locked on them even before their debut. Introduction Film Titled 'ERROR 502' On the 15th, JYP Entertainment dropped OURBIRTHDAY's introduction film 'ERROR 502: Bad Gateway' across their official social media channels. True to its title — which references a server communication error — the video follows the members' journey as they wander through a glitched-out space and eventually find each other. The film takes the story of getting lost in an unfamiliar world and delivers it through strikingly stylish visuals, layered with a calm narration that leaves you with a lingering, almost cinematic feeling. For a rookie group's very first reveal, the heavy and atmospheric mood is seriously impressive. Members Gathered Around a Cake — and a Monitor That Turns Back On In the video, the members come together in front of a cake with "OURBIRTHDAY" written on the monitor screen, blowing out the candles together. The vibe is noticeably different from your typical bright and cheerful "birthday" imagery — there's a deeply meaningful tension in the air. And near the end, a monitor that had gone dark flickers back to life, leaving fans even more curious about the universe that's about to unfold. Having already teased a distinct concept through three character reveals, OURBIRTHDAY officially showed off the members' visuals for the first time with this introduction film, and the excitement is through the roof. JYP's New Card to Follow TWICE, ITZY, and NMIXX JYP Entertainment has consistently produced generation-defining girl groups — from Wonder Girls and miss A, to TWICE, NiziU, ITZY, and NMIXX. OURBIRTHDAY is set to be the next act to carry on that legendary legacy. Starting from the unique launchpad of 'ERROR 502', it's exciting to wonder what kind of music and universe these girls will build — and how they'll live up to the sky-high expectations that come with being JYP's newest girl group. Definitely worth keeping an eye on OURBIRTHDAY's next move!